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1. The ASSE 5000 series of standards primarily establishes minimum
requirements for which of the following?
a) Plumbing system design
b) Personnel qualifications and performance standards
c) Pipe materials and installation methods
d) Water treatment procedures
Rationale: The ASSE 5000 standards set qualifications and
performance criteria for individuals, not materials or systems.
2. The ASSE 5000 series includes qualification standards for which type of
work?
a) Gasoline dispensing
, b) General construction
c) Plumbing and mechanical systems
d) Roofing and insulation
Rationale: ASSE 5000 focuses on plumbing, mechanical, and related
safety systems.
3. The ASSE 5110 standard covers qualification for which professional?
a) Cross-connection surveyor
b) Backflow prevention assembly tester
c) Fire protection system installer
d) Medical gas inspector
Rationale: ASSE 5110 defines competency for individuals testing
backflow prevention assemblies.
4. ASSE 5120 applies to which category of individuals?
a) Journeyman plumbers
b) Backflow prevention assembly technicians (repairers)
c) Fire suppression engineers
d) Water system designers
Rationale: ASSE 5120 focuses on those who repair or overhaul
backflow assemblies.
5. The ASSE 5130 standard is intended for professionals who:
a) Test RPZs only
b) Install residential piping
c) Repair backflow prevention assemblies
, d) Inspect cross-connection programs
Rationale: ASSE 5130 specifies qualifications for repairers, ensuring
safe and correct service.
6. ASSE 6010 is the qualification standard for:
a) Plumbing code officials
b) Mechanical engineers
c) Medical gas systems installers
d) Building inspectors
Rationale: ASSE 6010 ensures installers of medical gas systems meet
safety and competency standards.
7. The ASSE 6020 certification qualifies an individual to:
a) Install electrical control panels
b) Inspect medical gas systems
c) Test backflow assemblies
d) Service refrigeration units
Rationale: ASSE 6020 covers inspection of medical gas and vacuum
systems.
8. ASSE 6030 pertains to:
a) Backflow prevention testing
b) Verification of medical gas systems
c) Plumbing fixture design
d) Drainage system maintenance
, Rationale: ASSE 6030 outlines qualification requirements for verifiers
of medical gas systems.
9. ASSE 6040 professionals are qualified to:
a) Install oxygen tanks
b) Maintain and service medical gas systems
c) Manufacture gas cylinders
d) Inspect piping joints
Rationale: ASSE 6040 defines the qualifications for maintenance
personnel in medical gas systems.
10. ASSE 6050 applies to which role?
a) Fire alarm inspector
b) Medical gas systems instructor
c) Backflow tester
d) HVAC technician
Rationale: ASSE 6050 covers those teaching medical gas training
programs.
11. The ASSE 7000 series primarily focuses on:
a) Electrical wiring safety
b) Water treatment and purification personnel qualifications
c) HVAC performance standards
d) Plumbing code enforcement
Rationale: The 7000 series includes water treatment professional
qualifications.